Meet Fiona, my 1978 Fiat 124 Spider!

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Meet Fiona! She is my 1978 Fiat 124 Spider! She was my first project car, and I learned so much from building it. There are so many upgrades we have done, and hopefully more in the future!
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@dennisjump8655 3 жыл бұрын

" a lot of fun but a lot of headache too " You just described every Fiat made ! Great car.

@user-gf9zh5vf3i 26 күн бұрын

Drove my 70, 124 from Cleveland with my army bud skezicks to San Francisco on to Seattle and back with his cat Leon and 4 cases of Coors which we couldn't get in Ohio at the time, what a large time. Great car too.

@salcortese 3 ай бұрын

I love my 124 1978 ❤

@jl80kreykes 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 1970 Fiat 124 with 54K miles that has not run in many years got it from a friend. Love the Green color.

@GarageTimeTV 3 жыл бұрын

Gotta save them all! The early versions are the better style in my opinion, but still fun to drive the newer ones too! Make sure to share it on our Facebook page too!

@salcortese 3 ай бұрын

I love my 1978 124

@drewscatizzi8983 3 жыл бұрын

Love that green color

@salcortese 3 ай бұрын

I love my 124 1978

@kennethpole2439 2 ай бұрын

Nice work! Just bought (May 10) a 1978 Spider. It runs and has a solid body but needs a new exhaust, a carb rebuild and some other stuff.

@GarageTimeTV 2 ай бұрын

I’ll take a good body with mechanical issues any day!

@carsonmeile1718 3 жыл бұрын

Nice car

@stevenlimbach3827 2 жыл бұрын

i always enjoy your videos. I have 2 78 spiders and an 81 Turbo spider. Turbo is in the beautiful green also. Hope this spring to get one of the 78's in nice enough shape to sell and maybe get fresh paint on the other. Wish I still had one of my 131 sedans. Between rust and fires, they didn't survive well. They are as rare as the Turbos ! If you own a vintage Fiat you either find a good mechanic or become one ! Personally, I love working on these cars ! Keep up the great videos, I always learn something new !!

@GarageTimeTV 2 жыл бұрын

So cool to see you’ve had so many! This caught has taught me so much, and made me fall in love with working on them. I love the challenge and the community around them! I appreciate your support!

@stevenlimbach3827 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageTimeTV I've actually had 6 over the years!! The cars just get in your blood I guess!!

@Mark_T 2 жыл бұрын

My dream car. These are quite expensive here in the UK if you want a ready to run example.

@GarageTimeTV 2 жыл бұрын

I could say the same about cars I want from the UK! I want a 238

@YogisGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Dude I love the green shift knob! What a gorgeous color. I couldn’t tell are the body panels/hood wavy, dented or camera trick? I’m looking forward to seeing both in person finally!

@GarageTimeTV 3 жыл бұрын

There are all sorts of dings and dents, but the hood has two factory bumps. You’ll see them soon!!

@cachondilandia 2 жыл бұрын

You have a great garage!

@GarageTimeTV 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@kennethpole2439 2 ай бұрын

Intrigued by the bumper solution and would appreciate details. Regards from B.C. Canada.

@alastairwatson3201 Жыл бұрын

Way nicer than an Alfa Spider! Nothing’s better than a rust-free, straight, well-sorted Fiat.

@GarageTimeTV Жыл бұрын

They are super fun to drive!!

@dmerth 2 жыл бұрын

My 1977 is "Stella"

@FrankGrauJr Жыл бұрын

My ‘76 124 was fun... when the clutch cable wasn’t breaking and leaving me stranded.

@GarageTimeTV Жыл бұрын

I have been lucky enough to not have that happen, but I have had my own mishaps, but even then they are still fun!

@hannsullrich7148 Жыл бұрын

Very nice. My first 124 was green. Loved that color. Where did you get the throttle cable and cable mount for the dual Webbers?

@GarageTimeTV Жыл бұрын

The Mount was custom made and same for the cable.

@FstopPicturesByAlunDavies 2 жыл бұрын

If you are looking for a upgrade of any kind look at a electric water pump and u don’t need a thermostat and it’s available on Alison automotive in California

@patrickperry6945 2 жыл бұрын

I too have a ‘78 Fiat 124. Love the little car. It is great fun to drive. Maintaining it kinda comes with it. But I don’t mind. That green color of yours is gorgeous. Too bad with the wrinkles. I see you are also in Texas. Are there any Fiat clubs in Texas (Houston area)? I’d like to find one.

@GarageTimeTV 2 жыл бұрын

Houston has the Gulf Coast Fiat club. Find it on Facebook

@patrickperry6945 2 жыл бұрын

@@GarageTimeTV I don’t do Facebook. But I’ll see what I can find about it.

@GarageTimeTV 2 жыл бұрын

@@patrickperry6945 you can always message me on Instagram for more info

@utubeman66 Жыл бұрын

NO air cleaners?

@GarageTimeTV Жыл бұрын

I have them! I took them off for the video

@JoeSubie 5 ай бұрын

Hey, can you explain how to tuck the bumpers in?

@GarageTimeTV 5 ай бұрын

Sure! The shocks are full of oil. So if you drill a small 1/8 inch hole in the larger part of the shock (near the back) you can then press in on the bumpers and the oil will drain out. The bumpers will stay where you push them. Hope that helps!

@JoeSubie 5 ай бұрын

@@GarageTimeTV Thanks!!

@carlglassmeyer5679 Жыл бұрын

I am looking for a mid 70s 124. Anyone know of a stock car for sale?

@GarageTimeTV Жыл бұрын

I'd sell you the 82 I have from the channel if you are interested in that. Just PM me.

@carlglassmeyer5679 Жыл бұрын

@@GarageTimeTV it depends on what you want for it.

@GarageTimeTV Жыл бұрын

@@carlglassmeyer5679 you can send me an email or PM though instagram. My email is GarageTimeTV@gmail.com

@davidharding9056 Жыл бұрын

How are you able to have that car ?? My battery went dead and the city guy said it was a derelict vehicle and ordered it towed out of my yard and scrapped.

@GarageTimeTV Жыл бұрын

That’s pretty odd.. I’ve never had that issue.